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These are the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes.
General
- For a basic overview of XBMC and what it can do, or if you've never used XBMC before, see XBMC FAQ
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What version am I running?
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- In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. (For a nightly build, note the build date.)
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Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs
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unformatted questions
- Can I use a remote/what controls are there/etc
- multi-part video files
- Can I set up XBMC for more than one person?
- How do I set up a remote control?
Videos and music
unformatted questions
- how do I add my media?
- How do I update the library?
- Auto update the library
- Why don't all movies/shows show up in my library?
- How do I find the missing ones?
- Ignore video scan errors
Add-ons
- Add-ons are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include:
- Skins - Change the look of XBMC
- Scrapers - Retrive media information from the internet
- Video Add-ons
- Subtitle downloaders
and many more
For more information see Add-ons?
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How do I install add-ons?
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Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins?
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Unofficial add=ons can be obtained by using unofficial repositories or installing the add-on using Install from Zip file option.
For more information on installing unofficial repositories see
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Where do I get help with add-ons or skins?
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For help regarding add-ons please search the XBMC forum (forum.xbmc.org), if the answer can't be found by search start a forum thread under the subforum (i.e. in a specific add-on subforum if it relates to a specific add-on)
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Troubleshooting
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- Editor note: what is the debug log, where can I find it, etc
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Video buffering/skipping/etc
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- Editor note: Most likely will need a whole page to link to for common buffering fixes
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unformatted questions
- Why does weather not work anymore?
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